The UK government is evaluating the development of a national hydrogen transmission network to support industrial decarbonization. This infrastructure would link regional production clusters and potentially repurpose existing natural gas pipelines to transport low-carbon hydrogen to hard-to-electrify industries. Key challenges include funding gaps, regulatory hurdles under the Gas Act 1986, and the potential impact of infrastructure levies on domestic energy bills. While production targets aim for 10 GW by 2030, uncertainty remains regarding actual demand and the feasibility of domestic hydrogen heating.
